By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) announced its new partnership with the Boy Scouts of America to provide locally sourced food products for the 2017 National Jamboree at the Bechtel Reserve. Thistledew Farm of Proctor and Family Roots Farms of Wellsburg,[Read More…]
Month: July 2017
‘Death Spiral’: Officials say CNBC ranking for West Virginia not representative
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A CNBC report labeling West Virginia the worst state for business in 2017 doesn’t tell the whole story, local officials said. Headlined “In an economic death spiral,” the article says the Mountain State scored 942 points out of a[Read More…]
Beckley physician announces run for Congressional seat
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley physician Dr. Ayne Amjad has announced her intentions to run for the Third Congressional District U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Evan Jenkins. After her unsuccessful run as a write-in candidate for Beckley mayor, Amjad said she knew right away she[Read More…]
Blankenship weighs US Senate campaign
Staff reports The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship confirmed Thursday that he was considering a campaign for U.S. Senate. “Like many Americans, I am aware that our country is in trouble,” Blankenship said in an email to The Herald-Dispatch. “While I have not made a decision,[Read More…]
House panel restores drug enforcement funds
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted to restore the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program funding for the next fiscal year, a program that was zeroed out in the White House administration’s proposed budget. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program provides[Read More…]
The Inter-Mountain 125th anniversary celebration is Saturday
The Inter-Moutain ELKINS, W.Va. — W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice will be the keynote speaker on Saturday as The Inter-Mountain celebrates its 125th anniversary at its downtown offices. Festivities are set to kick off at 10 a.m., with music provided by the West Virginia Highlanders, followed by brief introductions by The[Read More…]
Jamboree In The Hills off and running
By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Fans of Jamboree In The Hills completed their annual “Running of the Rednecks” sprint toward the stage Thursday morning, as the 41st edition of the country music festival got off to a bit of a soggy start. Outside the gates,[Read More…]
Newest Executive Director of United Way of Southern West Virginia named
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley businesswoman Michelle Rotellini was named the executive director of United Way of Southern West Virginia Wednesday, succeeding Margaret Ann O’Neal. The agency’s Board of Directors met Wednesday afternoon and voted unanimously to bring Rotellini in for the position; her official start[Read More…]
Putnam County Fair in full swing
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch ELEANOR, W.Va. – The Putnam County Fair is in full swing and will continue through Saturday, July 15. So far, the fair has seen a variety of events, including the livestock exhibition, the Putnam County Fair Idol contest, carnival rides, food and karaoke. Concerts have been[Read More…]
WVCTCS schedules two events to assist WV Business College students continue education
W.Va. Community and Technical College System to host workshops in Fairmont July 18 and Wheeling July 19 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to the recent closure of West Virginia Business College (WVBC), the West Virginia Community and Technical College System will host two events for former students who wish to discuss options for their[Read More…]